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Tag: L’Eroica

November 4, 2019December 21, 2019

Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1965 Hetchins, England

This frame is an excellent example of the ornate lugged Hetchins.  The Hetchins “Vibrant” stays were claimed to make the bike more comfortable and resilient.  Campagnolo Record derailleurs, hubs and…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Equipment, History, Vintage Bicycles, Vintage Bicycles  • 
February 11, 2019February 12, 2019

Mariposa “Paris-Roubaix” 1972

Mariposa Bicycles is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2019.  As part of the celebration, we will be featuring several bicycles from throughout its history, starting with the history and development…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, History, Road Bicycle, Stories, Vintage Bicycles  •  5 Comments on Mariposa “Paris-Roubaix” 1972
May 29, 2018May 30, 2018

Turas Mor 2018

By Dede Barry Last weekend’s Turas Mor gravel event / vintage cycling celebration was a great way to kick off summer in Ontario.  The event was created by Creemore Springs Brewery.  …

Posted in Events, Randonneur, Touring, Vintage Bicycles  • 
April 18, 2018April 22, 2018

L’Eroica California 2018

Toronto (Cabbagetown) cyclist, Paul Kaminski rode his 1980s Mariposa, which he restored himself in the L’Eroica California April 14-15, 2018.

Posted in Bike Tours, Equipment, Events, Photos, Randonneur, Restoration, Team Mariposa, Vintage Bicycles  • 
November 3, 2015November 3, 2015

Howard Chang’s photo essay “Building My Mariposa for the 2015 L’Eroica”

Posted in Bicycles, Bike Tours, Design, Equipment, Events, Photos, Stories, Uncategorized  • 
October 13, 2015November 6, 2015

L’Eroica: La Mia Avventura

There is truly something magical about Tuscany. As I almost always avoid checking baggage when flying (unnecessary risk exposure), I was relieved to see the bike bag on the carousel…

Posted in Bike Tours, Equipment, Events, Photos, Stories  •  1 Comment on L’Eroica: La Mia Avventura

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